IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORJDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-_______

Respondent

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER (ACTIONS INVOLVING PARENTING ISSUES)

It is in the best interest of the parties in a family law case to learn about their duties and responsibilities and that the parties preserve their assets and comply with court rules This Order is entered for the purpose of economically and expeditiously resolving initial dissolutions of marriage supplemental proceedings for modification and other proceedings in which parenting issues are raised It is therefore ORDERED as follows

I SERVICE APPLICATION AND TERM OF THIS ORDER

II This Family Law Court Order shall be utilized and complied with immediately upon filing of this action except in cases where there is a written agreement by the parties to the contrary before or after this order takes effect

12 The Clerk of Court shall docket and provide a copy of this Standing Family Law Court Order to Petitioner or to Petitioners counsel at the time Petitioner files an original or supplemental petition that indicates there may be child-related issues in dispute

l3 In addition Petitionershall deliver a copy of this Orderto the process server to be served on Respondent with the original petition or supplemental petition

14 This Order is binding on Petitioner upon the filing ofthis action and on Respondent upon service of this order The party serving the order shall complete a Certificate of Service for Standing Family Law Court Order (see Attachment A)

15 This Order shall not supersede or modify any existing domestic violence injunction or other order by a court having jurisdiction over the parties or minor children concerning these matters

16 This Order shall remain in full force and effect until further order ofthe Court such as the entry of a final judgment a dismissal of this cause or until the entry of a subsequent temporary order whichever shall occur first This Order does not preclude a Judge from modifying or amending this Order in individual cases where the Judge deems necessary Any part of this order not changed by a subsequent order shall remain in effect

2 PARENTING PLAN TIME SHARJNG

21 It is the law unless the court makes specific ruling that it would be detrimental to the children that the court shall order a parenting plan and time sharing Frequent and regular time sharing with both parents is normally in the childrens best interests and children are entitled to frequent and

continuing time sharing with both parents when the parents separate or a marriage between them is dissolved

22 Further the parent who is or wants to be the parent with whom the child spends the majority of the time has an affirmative obligation to encourage and nurture a relationship between the children and the other parent A parent who unreasonably restricts access of the children to the other parent and does not encourage a relationship between the children and the other parent for no good reason perhaps should be limited in time sharing Such a parent is generally not acting in the childrens best interests and is not following the law

23 The court orders shared parental responsibility of the children by the parents Per Florida Statute 61046(17) shared parental responsibility is defined as a court-ordered relationship in which both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their child and in which both parents confer with each other so that major decisions affecting the welfare of the child will be determined jointly This means that wherever the children are living from time to time the parents must confer with each other and agree upon all MAJOR parenting decisions Therefore both parents must participate in all parenting decisions and immediately work out their own time sharing schedules If the parents cannot agree on any issue then the court will decide

24 While not specifically ordered by the Court at this time the attached shared parental guidelines (see Attachment B) and the parents respect for said guidelines shall be considered by the Court in future child related matters such as determination of time sharing and access with the parties children

25 Absent a prior order of the court or written agreement of the parties neither party shall change the residence of the minor children beyond the boundaries of the Fifth Judicial Circuit (Sumter Lake Citrus Hernando and Marion Counties) Neither party may change a childs customaiy school zone or daycare arrangement without the written agreement of both parties or an Order of this Court

26 For cases involving a modification of a final judgment from the date of filing and until further Order of the Court the parties shall follow the existing Order Either party may seek immediate relief by requesting mediation or a hearing before the Court

3 PARENTING EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILIZATION COURSE

31 Both parents in this matter are required to attend and complete one of the approved Parent Education and Family Stabilization courses Completion of one of the courses is mandatory for all parties to a dissolution of marriage proceeding with minor children or a paternity action which involves issues of parental responsibility The parties shall enroll their child(ren) if they are between the ages of six (6) and (17) seventeen on the date offiling in an approved child education program Therefore even if the parties have settled all issues they and their child(ren) (if applicable) mus attend one of the approved courses Approved courses are listed on the Fifth Circuit website which is wwwcircuit5org

32 All parties required to attend an approved class must do so as soon as possible after this action is filed If a certificate of completion for both parents (and child(ren) if applicable) is not in the court file no attempts should be made to schedule the final hearing

4 PARENTING EVALUATIONS

41 The parties may be ordered at any time to confer with a Mental Health Professional for a social or home study investigation pursuant to Florida FamUy Law Rules of Procedure 12363

42 The cost of consultation for the evaluation shall be an item addressed in the Final Judgment however absent an agreement or order of the court each party shall pay one-half of the cost of the consultation pending a temporary hearing or final hearing determination

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continuing time sharing with both parents when the parents separate or a marriage between them is dissolved

22 Further the parent who is or wants to be the parent with whom the child spends the majority of the time has an affirmative obligation to encourage and nurture a relationship between the children and the other parent A parent who unreasonably restricts access of the children to the other parent and does not encourage a relationship between the children and the other parent for no good reason perhaps should be limited in time sharing Such a parent is generally not acting in the childrens best interests and is not following the law

23 The court orders shared parental responsibility of the children by the parents Per Florida Statute 61046(17) shared parental responsibility is defined as a court-ordered relationship in which both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their child and in which both parents confer with each other so that major decisions affecting the welfare of the child will be determined jointly This means that wherever the children are living from time to time the parents must confer with each other and agree upon all MAJOR parenting decisions Therefore both parents must participate in all parenting decisions and immediately work out their own time sharing schedules If the parents cannot agree on any issue then the court will decide

24 While not specifically ordered by the Court at this time the attached shared parental guidelines (see Attachment B) and the parents respect for said guidelines shall be considered by the Court in future child related matters such as determination of time sharing and access with the parties children

25 Absent a prior order of the court or written agreement of the parties neither party shall change the residence of the minor children beyond the boundaries of the Fifth Judicial Circuit (Sumter Lake Citrus Hernando and Marion Counties) Neither party may change a childs customaiy school zone or daycare arrangement without the written agreement of both parties or an Order of this Court

26 For cases involving a modification of a final judgment from the date of filing and until further Order of the Court the parties shall follow the existing Order Either party may seek immediate relief by requesting mediation or a hearing before the Court

3 PARENTING EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILIZATION COURSE

31 Both parents in this matter are required to attend and complete one of the approved Parent Education and Family Stabilization courses Completion of one of the courses is mandatory for all parties to a dissolution of marriage proceeding with minor children or a paternity action which involves issues of parental responsibility The parties shall enroll their child(ren) if they are between the ages of six (6) and (17) seventeen on the date offiling in an approved child education program Therefore even if the parties have settled all issues they and their child(ren) (if applicable) mus attend one of the approved courses Approved courses are listed on the Fifth Circuit website which is wwwcircuit5org

32 All parties required to attend an approved class must do so as soon as possible after this action is filed If a certificate of completion for both parents (and child(ren) if applicable) is not in the court file no attempts should be made to schedule the final hearing

4 PARENTING EVALUATIONS

41 The parties may be ordered at any time to confer with a Mental Health Professional for a social or home study investigation pursuant to Florida FamUy Law Rules of Procedure 12363

42 The cost of consultation for the evaluation shall be an item addressed in the Final Judgment however absent an agreement or order of the court each party shall pay one-half of the cost of the consultation pending a temporary hearing or final hearing determination

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5 DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

Neither party may conceal damage or dispose of any asset whether marital or non-marital and neither party may dissipate the value of an asset for example by adding a mortgage to real estate or by failing to take care of an asset Neither party may dispose of any asset other than in the customary conduct of business and personal affairs The parties may spend their incomes in the ordinary course of the personal and family affairs Neither party may conceal hoard or waste jointly owned funds whether in the form of cash bank accounts or other liquid assets except funds may be spent for the necessities of life The use offunds or income after separation must be accounted for and justified as reasonable and necessary for the necessities of the party or to preserve marital assets or pay marital debts Both parties are accountable for all money or property in their possession during the marriage and after separation Attorneys fees and costs are necessities and must be accounted for in the calculation of equitable distribution Nevertheless neither party may use marital money to consult or retain counsel without leaving an equal sum in the marital accounts for the other party to use in consulting or retaining counsel of hisher own

6 PERSONAL AND BUSINESS RECORDSINSURANCE

Neither party may directly or indirectly conceal from the other or destroy any family records business records or any records of investments income debt or other obligations Any insurance policies in effect within six months of the time the Petition for Dissolution was filed may not be terminated allowed to lapse be concealed modified borrowed against pledged or otherwise encumbered by either of the parties or at the direction of either party All insurance policies of every kind may not be changed except by written agreement signed by the parties or order of the court The parties shall continue to pay all premiums on a timely basis unless there is a written consent by both parties or an order of the court

7 ADDITIONAL DEBT

Neither party will incur additional debt which would bind the other party nor tie up any assets except by written consent of both parties or order of this court The parties are urged to temporarily stop using joint credit cards except for absolute necessities and only as a last resort Joint credit cards may be used only for the necessities of life and any party using a joint credit card after separation must be prepared to justify all charges as reasonable and necessary

8 MEDIATION

8 l When an answer is filed in a case and the answer contests any issue in the petition the parties will be required to seek the services of a Florida Supreme Court Certified mediator to mediate the issues of their case The parties might qualify to use the services of the Marion County Court Mediation Program which offers the services of certified mediators on a slidingmiddotfee-scale basis

82 Mediation is an informal and non-adversarial process whereby a neutral third party facilitates a resolution to a dispute between two parties The objective is to obtain a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement

83 If the parties cannot agree on the selection of a mediator upon request of the court the court will select one for them

84 The mediator and parties shall schedule the mediation conference and within fifteen (15) days of selection or appointment by the court written notice of the date time and place of the first mediation conference shall be sent to all parties and the court Absent good cause the first mediation conference shall be held within sixty (60) days ofthe selection of the mediator

85 All parties are required to personally attend the mediation conference and shall be completely prepared to mediate in good faith

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86 The parties may be assisted by counsel at the mediation conference however whether a party is represented by counsel or not the presence of counsel at mediation is not required

87 If a party either fails to appear or cancels a duly noticed mediation conference less than forty-eight (48) hours before without good cause the court upon motion shall impose sanctions including but not limited to an award of mediators anclor attorneys fees

88 The mediators report shall be submitted to the court within ten (10) days of completion of mediation

89 Upon motion or request of a party the court shall not refer any case to mediation if it finds there has been a history of domestic violence that would compromise lhe mediation process

810 Mediation may be waived ifa default has been entered

9 MANDATORY DISCLOSURE

Both parties must file and exchange current sworn financial affidavits and comply with mandatory disclosure pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285

10 NOTIFICATION OF RELATED CASES

Attorneys and parties shall notify the court at the time a Petition or Supplemental Petition is filed or as soon thereafter as it becomes evident to them of the existence of any court proceeding in any jurisdiction that may be relevant to the subject matter before the court affecting a parenting plan time sharing support of a child and any other issues or matters involving eilher or both of the parties or any person(s) sharing the same residence as one of the parties Whether the other case(s) is open or closed makes no difference All related cases must be identified to the court A copy of any relevant orders shall be provided to the court This obligation shall be continuing in nature throughout the proceeding

11 EMERGENCY MOTIONS

If either party feels he or she has an emergency requiring immediate action the party or the partys counsel may file a motion for emergency relief and except in the very limited circumslances provided by Jaw in which notice is not required concurrently serve a copy on the other party and deliver or fax a copy to the court When a matter is filed which is designated by the filer as an emergency the clerk of court makes a preliminary review and evaluation and forwards to the court or brings to the courts attention the emergency motion except in those circumstances in which the motion is clearly not an emergency After the preliminary review by the clerk of court the court reviews and decides ifthe matter is an emergency

I11 An emergency may be found when there is evidence of imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of a minor child A party seeking an order for emergency relief must provide an affidavit supporting the allegations of imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of the minor child Further ifthere is imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of the minor child you must report this information to the Department of Children and Family Services at 1-800-96-ABUSE

112 Another example that may constitute an emergency occurs when a party learns that the other parent or legal custodian is about to permanently remove the minor child from the State of Florida or the Country contrary to an existing Parenting Plan or Final Judgment If a party is aware in advance of another parents intent to relocate without following the procedure set forth in Fla Stat Sec 6113001 a party may make application to the Court to enter an Order requiring the minor child to remain in the State of Florida If the party is aware enough time in advance the party may motion the Court to require the child to remain in Florida by filing the appropriate motion to be set on a Courts docket It is recommended that as part of the motion and affidavit seeking to prevent the unauthorized relocation of a minor child that

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the Court be notified within the motion that an expedited hearing is required so that the Court may expedite the hearing while giving notice to all parties to appear

113 Generally a persons failure to return a minor child failure to make phone calls and failure to follow the parenting schedule andor pay child support will not constitute a basis for emergency relief The proper procedure may be to file a Motion for Contempt or Motion to Enforce the parties Final Judgment andor Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan A parents failure to follow the Final Judgment Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan is not a basis for emergency relief if a party cannot prove an allegation of imminent threat of abuse abandonment or neglect by the preponderance of the evidence

114 Except in very limited circumstances it is always appropriate to attempt to give notice to the other party of any motion for relief or hearings to be had before the Court

115 An emergency that is not a child emergency is defined by FlaRCivP l610(a)(l)(A) is a matter in which immediate and irreparable injury loss or damage will result and for which there is no adequate remedy of law A written verified motion providing for ex-parte relief (when the other party is not provided notice of the motion for relief) shall be filed in accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure with a copy provided to the Family Court Judge

116 If a party who is seeking relief is represented by an attorney the attorney shall provide proposed Orders to the Judges office as well as to opposing attorney or unrepresented party

117 Because of the emergency nature of the motion it may be necessary for a judge other than the judge to whom the case is assigned to review the motion A judge will determine if the facts demonstrate an emergency and whether a hearing should be set on an expedited basis If a hearing is required an emergency shall be given priority on the Courts calendar with short notice

118 All emergency motions shall be verified and shall include a certificate by the attorney or pro se litigant that the motion is an emergency as defined herein and under applicable law and that the attorney or pro se litigant is acting in good faith in seeking such relief

119 If the matter is an emergency but ex parte relief is not requested or if a hearing is required following the entry ofan ex parte order then an expedited hearing time will be given and the moving party shall serve the other party with the Notice of Hearing and the Motion either by facsimile email or as otherwise required or permitted by law and provide a copy to the court

12 TEMPORARY HEARINGS

At any temporary hearing in which there is a disputed issue concerning the parenting plan time sharing child support alimony or attorneys fees both parties shall comply with Mandatory Financial Disclosure for temporary relief as required under Florida Family Law 12285(b) Ten (10) days prior to the hearing on a motion for temporary Rules of Procedure relief a party seeking relief shall file a Notice of Specific Relief Requested and shall include a proposed time sharing schedule andor the specific amount of child support alimony or attorneys fees requested

13 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

131 A Case Management Conference may be ordered by the court at any time on the courts initiative A party may request a Case Management Conference thirty (30) days after service of a petition or complaint Issues addressed in the Conference shall be pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200

132 In any case in which there is a disputed issue of parenting time sharing after mediation and in which a mental health professional or child social evaluator has not been appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 the parties shall begin the scheduling process for a case

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management conference within five (5) days after a mediation impasse (no agreement reached) At the earliest available time the court will determine whether a mental health professional or child social evaluator should be appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 to provide an independent evaluation or whether an order waiving the appointment should be entered

133 A fifteen minute pretrial conference shall be scheduled at least thirty (30) days before a final hearing Twenty (20) days notice shall be given for a pretrial conference The purpose of the conference shall be for a determination of whether the trial may be simplified or for any other purpose pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200 The Pretrial Statement (See Attachment C) of each party MUST be filed and served on the other party at least five days prior to the conference Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this process may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

14 SETTING TRIAL

14 1 Mediation is required in all cases prior to noticing the cause at issue (requesting a final hearing) unless the court has waived mediation

142 In cases in which a parenting plan is not an issue a contested final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed Once the mediation report is filed a trial date and pretrial conference date can be scheduled The pretrial conference and the final hearing cannot be cancelled by either party Either party can file a Motion for Continuance and a hearing will be held to detennine ifthe request should be granted

143 In cases in which a parenting plan is an issue a final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed in the case and if ordered the report of the mental health professional or social evaluator is filed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 or an order has been entered waiving the appointment

15 PRETRIAL STATEMENT

15 I If this case is not resolved by mediation or otherwise no later than five (5) days prior to the time of the pretrial conference a Pretrial Statement (see Attachment C) in compliance with the fonn referenced in this Order shall be filed by each party and a copy delivered to each party and the trial judge The original shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court

152 The primary purpose of the Pretrial Statement is to provide the court with infonnation for the consideration of a Final Judgment Any party who applies to the court for a waiver of the Pretrial Statement shall make said application and schedule a hearing on the matter for a date at least ten (10) days before the pretrial conference Exhibits should not be filed with the court but must be shared (for inspection or copying purposes only) with the opposing party at the time of delivery of the Pretrial Statement The purpose of the Pretrial Statement is not to present argument Issues related to the fonn or substance of a Pretrial Statement which has been filed will be addressed at the Pretrial Conference or by prior motion

16 DISCOVERY

All discovery shall be completed ten (10) days prior to trial and shall be allowed thereafter only upon agreement of counsel or upon showing of good cause If one party requests the deposition of a witness listed in the Pretrial Statement and the other party does not cooperate in scheduling the same the Court shall consider any sanctions including excluding the witness The parties shall fully comply with disclosure and discovery provisions of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure unless waived or modified in writing by the parties pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285(a)(l)

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17 COURTROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

All courtroom proceedings shall be conducted with dignity decorum courtesy and civility A courtroom is not the place for theatrics melodrama or any inflammatory conduct

17l Dress Appropriately Court business is very important People who do not dress or groom properly might give the wrong impression Their dress and appearance may show a lack of interest in the case or a lack ofrespect for the court Judges may ban persons not appropriately dressed

172 Speaking and talking A court proceeding is not a free-for-all where anyone parties and lawyers alike can say whatever they want whenever they feel like it

Parties may not talk unless they are directed by the Judge or a lawyer to speak and then they may speak only to the Judge or a lawyer A party must poundlt talk directly to the other party in court A party who is called as a witness must answer only the questions asked and may not volunteer information or make argument while testifying Judges may remove from the courtroom anyone including parties and lawyers who hinder the orderly conduct of business

173 Disruptive behavior While it is not unusual that parties may be upset when they come to court all parties are expected to keep their anger and behavior under control in the courthouse and everywhere else Interruptions sarcasm and insults will not be tolerated Do not start arguments with or threaten anyone

It is improper to make any kind of physical gesture or facial expression that shows sarcasm disbelief or disrespect

174 Bounds of Advocacy All counsel appearing before the court are expected to read and should adhere to the standards of professionalism set forth in the Bounds of Advocacy published by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar copies of which may be obtained from The Florida Bar Childrens attendance in court proceedings shall be only as permitted by the applicable Family Law Rule which applies to lawyers and self-represented litigants alike

17S Appearing In Court without a lawyer A Pro Se litigant a party without a lawyer is not entitled to special treatment or privileges and must follow the same rules of procedure and ethical regulations that govern practicing lawyers

176 The court must treat a prose party the same way it treats a lawyer Prose litigants although not expected to be as skilled and knowledgeable as lawyers are nevertheless subject to all laws rules and regulations of a lawyer

Judges and their assistants are forbidden by law from giving any advice or help to unrepresented parties Judges and their assistants must remain entirely neutral and impartial Judges and their assistants also may not give unrepresented parties special treatment

177 What Judges and their assistants cannot do Neither the Judge nor the Judges assistant can give a pro se litigant legal advice practice tips or help in preparing court papers Most questions that ask how to do something cannot be answered by the Judges assistant or the Judge and should not be asked

178 Contact with the Judges office A prose party is authorized to contact the Judges office by telephone to set hearings on the courts schedule Personal visits to the office are discouraged because it disrupts the working routine in the office Judicial Assistants assist Judges It is not their job to advise or assist the parties with their cases In prose cases the office of Family Court Case Management may provide valuable assistance

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If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

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ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

86 The parties may be assisted by counsel at the mediation conference however whether a party is represented by counsel or not the presence of counsel at mediation is not required

87 If a party either fails to appear or cancels a duly noticed mediation conference less than forty-eight (48) hours before without good cause the court upon motion shall impose sanctions including but not limited to an award of mediators anclor attorneys fees

88 The mediators report shall be submitted to the court within ten (10) days of completion of mediation

89 Upon motion or request of a party the court shall not refer any case to mediation if it finds there has been a history of domestic violence that would compromise lhe mediation process

810 Mediation may be waived ifa default has been entered

9 MANDATORY DISCLOSURE

Both parties must file and exchange current sworn financial affidavits and comply with mandatory disclosure pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285

10 NOTIFICATION OF RELATED CASES

Attorneys and parties shall notify the court at the time a Petition or Supplemental Petition is filed or as soon thereafter as it becomes evident to them of the existence of any court proceeding in any jurisdiction that may be relevant to the subject matter before the court affecting a parenting plan time sharing support of a child and any other issues or matters involving eilher or both of the parties or any person(s) sharing the same residence as one of the parties Whether the other case(s) is open or closed makes no difference All related cases must be identified to the court A copy of any relevant orders shall be provided to the court This obligation shall be continuing in nature throughout the proceeding

11 EMERGENCY MOTIONS

If either party feels he or she has an emergency requiring immediate action the party or the partys counsel may file a motion for emergency relief and except in the very limited circumslances provided by Jaw in which notice is not required concurrently serve a copy on the other party and deliver or fax a copy to the court When a matter is filed which is designated by the filer as an emergency the clerk of court makes a preliminary review and evaluation and forwards to the court or brings to the courts attention the emergency motion except in those circumstances in which the motion is clearly not an emergency After the preliminary review by the clerk of court the court reviews and decides ifthe matter is an emergency

I11 An emergency may be found when there is evidence of imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of a minor child A party seeking an order for emergency relief must provide an affidavit supporting the allegations of imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of the minor child Further ifthere is imminent abuse neglect or abandonment affecting the health safety or welfare of the minor child you must report this information to the Department of Children and Family Services at 1-800-96-ABUSE

112 Another example that may constitute an emergency occurs when a party learns that the other parent or legal custodian is about to permanently remove the minor child from the State of Florida or the Country contrary to an existing Parenting Plan or Final Judgment If a party is aware in advance of another parents intent to relocate without following the procedure set forth in Fla Stat Sec 6113001 a party may make application to the Court to enter an Order requiring the minor child to remain in the State of Florida If the party is aware enough time in advance the party may motion the Court to require the child to remain in Florida by filing the appropriate motion to be set on a Courts docket It is recommended that as part of the motion and affidavit seeking to prevent the unauthorized relocation of a minor child that

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the Court be notified within the motion that an expedited hearing is required so that the Court may expedite the hearing while giving notice to all parties to appear

113 Generally a persons failure to return a minor child failure to make phone calls and failure to follow the parenting schedule andor pay child support will not constitute a basis for emergency relief The proper procedure may be to file a Motion for Contempt or Motion to Enforce the parties Final Judgment andor Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan A parents failure to follow the Final Judgment Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan is not a basis for emergency relief if a party cannot prove an allegation of imminent threat of abuse abandonment or neglect by the preponderance of the evidence

114 Except in very limited circumstances it is always appropriate to attempt to give notice to the other party of any motion for relief or hearings to be had before the Court

115 An emergency that is not a child emergency is defined by FlaRCivP l610(a)(l)(A) is a matter in which immediate and irreparable injury loss or damage will result and for which there is no adequate remedy of law A written verified motion providing for ex-parte relief (when the other party is not provided notice of the motion for relief) shall be filed in accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure with a copy provided to the Family Court Judge

116 If a party who is seeking relief is represented by an attorney the attorney shall provide proposed Orders to the Judges office as well as to opposing attorney or unrepresented party

117 Because of the emergency nature of the motion it may be necessary for a judge other than the judge to whom the case is assigned to review the motion A judge will determine if the facts demonstrate an emergency and whether a hearing should be set on an expedited basis If a hearing is required an emergency shall be given priority on the Courts calendar with short notice

118 All emergency motions shall be verified and shall include a certificate by the attorney or pro se litigant that the motion is an emergency as defined herein and under applicable law and that the attorney or pro se litigant is acting in good faith in seeking such relief

119 If the matter is an emergency but ex parte relief is not requested or if a hearing is required following the entry ofan ex parte order then an expedited hearing time will be given and the moving party shall serve the other party with the Notice of Hearing and the Motion either by facsimile email or as otherwise required or permitted by law and provide a copy to the court

12 TEMPORARY HEARINGS

At any temporary hearing in which there is a disputed issue concerning the parenting plan time sharing child support alimony or attorneys fees both parties shall comply with Mandatory Financial Disclosure for temporary relief as required under Florida Family Law 12285(b) Ten (10) days prior to the hearing on a motion for temporary Rules of Procedure relief a party seeking relief shall file a Notice of Specific Relief Requested and shall include a proposed time sharing schedule andor the specific amount of child support alimony or attorneys fees requested

13 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

131 A Case Management Conference may be ordered by the court at any time on the courts initiative A party may request a Case Management Conference thirty (30) days after service of a petition or complaint Issues addressed in the Conference shall be pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200

132 In any case in which there is a disputed issue of parenting time sharing after mediation and in which a mental health professional or child social evaluator has not been appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 the parties shall begin the scheduling process for a case

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management conference within five (5) days after a mediation impasse (no agreement reached) At the earliest available time the court will determine whether a mental health professional or child social evaluator should be appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 to provide an independent evaluation or whether an order waiving the appointment should be entered

133 A fifteen minute pretrial conference shall be scheduled at least thirty (30) days before a final hearing Twenty (20) days notice shall be given for a pretrial conference The purpose of the conference shall be for a determination of whether the trial may be simplified or for any other purpose pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200 The Pretrial Statement (See Attachment C) of each party MUST be filed and served on the other party at least five days prior to the conference Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this process may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

14 SETTING TRIAL

14 1 Mediation is required in all cases prior to noticing the cause at issue (requesting a final hearing) unless the court has waived mediation

142 In cases in which a parenting plan is not an issue a contested final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed Once the mediation report is filed a trial date and pretrial conference date can be scheduled The pretrial conference and the final hearing cannot be cancelled by either party Either party can file a Motion for Continuance and a hearing will be held to detennine ifthe request should be granted

143 In cases in which a parenting plan is an issue a final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed in the case and if ordered the report of the mental health professional or social evaluator is filed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 or an order has been entered waiving the appointment

15 PRETRIAL STATEMENT

15 I If this case is not resolved by mediation or otherwise no later than five (5) days prior to the time of the pretrial conference a Pretrial Statement (see Attachment C) in compliance with the fonn referenced in this Order shall be filed by each party and a copy delivered to each party and the trial judge The original shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court

152 The primary purpose of the Pretrial Statement is to provide the court with infonnation for the consideration of a Final Judgment Any party who applies to the court for a waiver of the Pretrial Statement shall make said application and schedule a hearing on the matter for a date at least ten (10) days before the pretrial conference Exhibits should not be filed with the court but must be shared (for inspection or copying purposes only) with the opposing party at the time of delivery of the Pretrial Statement The purpose of the Pretrial Statement is not to present argument Issues related to the fonn or substance of a Pretrial Statement which has been filed will be addressed at the Pretrial Conference or by prior motion

16 DISCOVERY

All discovery shall be completed ten (10) days prior to trial and shall be allowed thereafter only upon agreement of counsel or upon showing of good cause If one party requests the deposition of a witness listed in the Pretrial Statement and the other party does not cooperate in scheduling the same the Court shall consider any sanctions including excluding the witness The parties shall fully comply with disclosure and discovery provisions of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure unless waived or modified in writing by the parties pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285(a)(l)

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17 COURTROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

All courtroom proceedings shall be conducted with dignity decorum courtesy and civility A courtroom is not the place for theatrics melodrama or any inflammatory conduct

17l Dress Appropriately Court business is very important People who do not dress or groom properly might give the wrong impression Their dress and appearance may show a lack of interest in the case or a lack ofrespect for the court Judges may ban persons not appropriately dressed

172 Speaking and talking A court proceeding is not a free-for-all where anyone parties and lawyers alike can say whatever they want whenever they feel like it

Parties may not talk unless they are directed by the Judge or a lawyer to speak and then they may speak only to the Judge or a lawyer A party must poundlt talk directly to the other party in court A party who is called as a witness must answer only the questions asked and may not volunteer information or make argument while testifying Judges may remove from the courtroom anyone including parties and lawyers who hinder the orderly conduct of business

173 Disruptive behavior While it is not unusual that parties may be upset when they come to court all parties are expected to keep their anger and behavior under control in the courthouse and everywhere else Interruptions sarcasm and insults will not be tolerated Do not start arguments with or threaten anyone

It is improper to make any kind of physical gesture or facial expression that shows sarcasm disbelief or disrespect

174 Bounds of Advocacy All counsel appearing before the court are expected to read and should adhere to the standards of professionalism set forth in the Bounds of Advocacy published by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar copies of which may be obtained from The Florida Bar Childrens attendance in court proceedings shall be only as permitted by the applicable Family Law Rule which applies to lawyers and self-represented litigants alike

17S Appearing In Court without a lawyer A Pro Se litigant a party without a lawyer is not entitled to special treatment or privileges and must follow the same rules of procedure and ethical regulations that govern practicing lawyers

176 The court must treat a prose party the same way it treats a lawyer Prose litigants although not expected to be as skilled and knowledgeable as lawyers are nevertheless subject to all laws rules and regulations of a lawyer

Judges and their assistants are forbidden by law from giving any advice or help to unrepresented parties Judges and their assistants must remain entirely neutral and impartial Judges and their assistants also may not give unrepresented parties special treatment

177 What Judges and their assistants cannot do Neither the Judge nor the Judges assistant can give a pro se litigant legal advice practice tips or help in preparing court papers Most questions that ask how to do something cannot be answered by the Judges assistant or the Judge and should not be asked

178 Contact with the Judges office A prose party is authorized to contact the Judges office by telephone to set hearings on the courts schedule Personal visits to the office are discouraged because it disrupts the working routine in the office Judicial Assistants assist Judges It is not their job to advise or assist the parties with their cases In prose cases the office of Family Court Case Management may provide valuable assistance

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If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

the Court be notified within the motion that an expedited hearing is required so that the Court may expedite the hearing while giving notice to all parties to appear

113 Generally a persons failure to return a minor child failure to make phone calls and failure to follow the parenting schedule andor pay child support will not constitute a basis for emergency relief The proper procedure may be to file a Motion for Contempt or Motion to Enforce the parties Final Judgment andor Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan A parents failure to follow the Final Judgment Marital Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan is not a basis for emergency relief if a party cannot prove an allegation of imminent threat of abuse abandonment or neglect by the preponderance of the evidence

114 Except in very limited circumstances it is always appropriate to attempt to give notice to the other party of any motion for relief or hearings to be had before the Court

115 An emergency that is not a child emergency is defined by FlaRCivP l610(a)(l)(A) is a matter in which immediate and irreparable injury loss or damage will result and for which there is no adequate remedy of law A written verified motion providing for ex-parte relief (when the other party is not provided notice of the motion for relief) shall be filed in accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure with a copy provided to the Family Court Judge

116 If a party who is seeking relief is represented by an attorney the attorney shall provide proposed Orders to the Judges office as well as to opposing attorney or unrepresented party

117 Because of the emergency nature of the motion it may be necessary for a judge other than the judge to whom the case is assigned to review the motion A judge will determine if the facts demonstrate an emergency and whether a hearing should be set on an expedited basis If a hearing is required an emergency shall be given priority on the Courts calendar with short notice

118 All emergency motions shall be verified and shall include a certificate by the attorney or pro se litigant that the motion is an emergency as defined herein and under applicable law and that the attorney or pro se litigant is acting in good faith in seeking such relief

119 If the matter is an emergency but ex parte relief is not requested or if a hearing is required following the entry ofan ex parte order then an expedited hearing time will be given and the moving party shall serve the other party with the Notice of Hearing and the Motion either by facsimile email or as otherwise required or permitted by law and provide a copy to the court

12 TEMPORARY HEARINGS

At any temporary hearing in which there is a disputed issue concerning the parenting plan time sharing child support alimony or attorneys fees both parties shall comply with Mandatory Financial Disclosure for temporary relief as required under Florida Family Law 12285(b) Ten (10) days prior to the hearing on a motion for temporary Rules of Procedure relief a party seeking relief shall file a Notice of Specific Relief Requested and shall include a proposed time sharing schedule andor the specific amount of child support alimony or attorneys fees requested

13 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

131 A Case Management Conference may be ordered by the court at any time on the courts initiative A party may request a Case Management Conference thirty (30) days after service of a petition or complaint Issues addressed in the Conference shall be pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200

132 In any case in which there is a disputed issue of parenting time sharing after mediation and in which a mental health professional or child social evaluator has not been appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 the parties shall begin the scheduling process for a case

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management conference within five (5) days after a mediation impasse (no agreement reached) At the earliest available time the court will determine whether a mental health professional or child social evaluator should be appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 to provide an independent evaluation or whether an order waiving the appointment should be entered

133 A fifteen minute pretrial conference shall be scheduled at least thirty (30) days before a final hearing Twenty (20) days notice shall be given for a pretrial conference The purpose of the conference shall be for a determination of whether the trial may be simplified or for any other purpose pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200 The Pretrial Statement (See Attachment C) of each party MUST be filed and served on the other party at least five days prior to the conference Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this process may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

14 SETTING TRIAL

14 1 Mediation is required in all cases prior to noticing the cause at issue (requesting a final hearing) unless the court has waived mediation

142 In cases in which a parenting plan is not an issue a contested final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed Once the mediation report is filed a trial date and pretrial conference date can be scheduled The pretrial conference and the final hearing cannot be cancelled by either party Either party can file a Motion for Continuance and a hearing will be held to detennine ifthe request should be granted

143 In cases in which a parenting plan is an issue a final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed in the case and if ordered the report of the mental health professional or social evaluator is filed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 or an order has been entered waiving the appointment

15 PRETRIAL STATEMENT

15 I If this case is not resolved by mediation or otherwise no later than five (5) days prior to the time of the pretrial conference a Pretrial Statement (see Attachment C) in compliance with the fonn referenced in this Order shall be filed by each party and a copy delivered to each party and the trial judge The original shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court

152 The primary purpose of the Pretrial Statement is to provide the court with infonnation for the consideration of a Final Judgment Any party who applies to the court for a waiver of the Pretrial Statement shall make said application and schedule a hearing on the matter for a date at least ten (10) days before the pretrial conference Exhibits should not be filed with the court but must be shared (for inspection or copying purposes only) with the opposing party at the time of delivery of the Pretrial Statement The purpose of the Pretrial Statement is not to present argument Issues related to the fonn or substance of a Pretrial Statement which has been filed will be addressed at the Pretrial Conference or by prior motion

16 DISCOVERY

All discovery shall be completed ten (10) days prior to trial and shall be allowed thereafter only upon agreement of counsel or upon showing of good cause If one party requests the deposition of a witness listed in the Pretrial Statement and the other party does not cooperate in scheduling the same the Court shall consider any sanctions including excluding the witness The parties shall fully comply with disclosure and discovery provisions of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure unless waived or modified in writing by the parties pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285(a)(l)

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17 COURTROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

All courtroom proceedings shall be conducted with dignity decorum courtesy and civility A courtroom is not the place for theatrics melodrama or any inflammatory conduct

17l Dress Appropriately Court business is very important People who do not dress or groom properly might give the wrong impression Their dress and appearance may show a lack of interest in the case or a lack ofrespect for the court Judges may ban persons not appropriately dressed

172 Speaking and talking A court proceeding is not a free-for-all where anyone parties and lawyers alike can say whatever they want whenever they feel like it

Parties may not talk unless they are directed by the Judge or a lawyer to speak and then they may speak only to the Judge or a lawyer A party must poundlt talk directly to the other party in court A party who is called as a witness must answer only the questions asked and may not volunteer information or make argument while testifying Judges may remove from the courtroom anyone including parties and lawyers who hinder the orderly conduct of business

173 Disruptive behavior While it is not unusual that parties may be upset when they come to court all parties are expected to keep their anger and behavior under control in the courthouse and everywhere else Interruptions sarcasm and insults will not be tolerated Do not start arguments with or threaten anyone

It is improper to make any kind of physical gesture or facial expression that shows sarcasm disbelief or disrespect

174 Bounds of Advocacy All counsel appearing before the court are expected to read and should adhere to the standards of professionalism set forth in the Bounds of Advocacy published by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar copies of which may be obtained from The Florida Bar Childrens attendance in court proceedings shall be only as permitted by the applicable Family Law Rule which applies to lawyers and self-represented litigants alike

17S Appearing In Court without a lawyer A Pro Se litigant a party without a lawyer is not entitled to special treatment or privileges and must follow the same rules of procedure and ethical regulations that govern practicing lawyers

176 The court must treat a prose party the same way it treats a lawyer Prose litigants although not expected to be as skilled and knowledgeable as lawyers are nevertheless subject to all laws rules and regulations of a lawyer

Judges and their assistants are forbidden by law from giving any advice or help to unrepresented parties Judges and their assistants must remain entirely neutral and impartial Judges and their assistants also may not give unrepresented parties special treatment

177 What Judges and their assistants cannot do Neither the Judge nor the Judges assistant can give a pro se litigant legal advice practice tips or help in preparing court papers Most questions that ask how to do something cannot be answered by the Judges assistant or the Judge and should not be asked

178 Contact with the Judges office A prose party is authorized to contact the Judges office by telephone to set hearings on the courts schedule Personal visits to the office are discouraged because it disrupts the working routine in the office Judicial Assistants assist Judges It is not their job to advise or assist the parties with their cases In prose cases the office of Family Court Case Management may provide valuable assistance

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If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

management conference within five (5) days after a mediation impasse (no agreement reached) At the earliest available time the court will determine whether a mental health professional or child social evaluator should be appointed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 to provide an independent evaluation or whether an order waiving the appointment should be entered

133 A fifteen minute pretrial conference shall be scheduled at least thirty (30) days before a final hearing Twenty (20) days notice shall be given for a pretrial conference The purpose of the conference shall be for a determination of whether the trial may be simplified or for any other purpose pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12200 The Pretrial Statement (See Attachment C) of each party MUST be filed and served on the other party at least five days prior to the conference Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this process may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

14 SETTING TRIAL

14 1 Mediation is required in all cases prior to noticing the cause at issue (requesting a final hearing) unless the court has waived mediation

142 In cases in which a parenting plan is not an issue a contested final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed Once the mediation report is filed a trial date and pretrial conference date can be scheduled The pretrial conference and the final hearing cannot be cancelled by either party Either party can file a Motion for Continuance and a hearing will be held to detennine ifthe request should be granted

143 In cases in which a parenting plan is an issue a final hearing shall not be scheduled until the mediators report is filed in the case and if ordered the report of the mental health professional or social evaluator is filed pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12363 or an order has been entered waiving the appointment

15 PRETRIAL STATEMENT

15 I If this case is not resolved by mediation or otherwise no later than five (5) days prior to the time of the pretrial conference a Pretrial Statement (see Attachment C) in compliance with the fonn referenced in this Order shall be filed by each party and a copy delivered to each party and the trial judge The original shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court

152 The primary purpose of the Pretrial Statement is to provide the court with infonnation for the consideration of a Final Judgment Any party who applies to the court for a waiver of the Pretrial Statement shall make said application and schedule a hearing on the matter for a date at least ten (10) days before the pretrial conference Exhibits should not be filed with the court but must be shared (for inspection or copying purposes only) with the opposing party at the time of delivery of the Pretrial Statement The purpose of the Pretrial Statement is not to present argument Issues related to the fonn or substance of a Pretrial Statement which has been filed will be addressed at the Pretrial Conference or by prior motion

16 DISCOVERY

All discovery shall be completed ten (10) days prior to trial and shall be allowed thereafter only upon agreement of counsel or upon showing of good cause If one party requests the deposition of a witness listed in the Pretrial Statement and the other party does not cooperate in scheduling the same the Court shall consider any sanctions including excluding the witness The parties shall fully comply with disclosure and discovery provisions of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure unless waived or modified in writing by the parties pursuant to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12285(a)(l)

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17 COURTROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

All courtroom proceedings shall be conducted with dignity decorum courtesy and civility A courtroom is not the place for theatrics melodrama or any inflammatory conduct

17l Dress Appropriately Court business is very important People who do not dress or groom properly might give the wrong impression Their dress and appearance may show a lack of interest in the case or a lack ofrespect for the court Judges may ban persons not appropriately dressed

172 Speaking and talking A court proceeding is not a free-for-all where anyone parties and lawyers alike can say whatever they want whenever they feel like it

Parties may not talk unless they are directed by the Judge or a lawyer to speak and then they may speak only to the Judge or a lawyer A party must poundlt talk directly to the other party in court A party who is called as a witness must answer only the questions asked and may not volunteer information or make argument while testifying Judges may remove from the courtroom anyone including parties and lawyers who hinder the orderly conduct of business

173 Disruptive behavior While it is not unusual that parties may be upset when they come to court all parties are expected to keep their anger and behavior under control in the courthouse and everywhere else Interruptions sarcasm and insults will not be tolerated Do not start arguments with or threaten anyone

It is improper to make any kind of physical gesture or facial expression that shows sarcasm disbelief or disrespect

174 Bounds of Advocacy All counsel appearing before the court are expected to read and should adhere to the standards of professionalism set forth in the Bounds of Advocacy published by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar copies of which may be obtained from The Florida Bar Childrens attendance in court proceedings shall be only as permitted by the applicable Family Law Rule which applies to lawyers and self-represented litigants alike

17S Appearing In Court without a lawyer A Pro Se litigant a party without a lawyer is not entitled to special treatment or privileges and must follow the same rules of procedure and ethical regulations that govern practicing lawyers

176 The court must treat a prose party the same way it treats a lawyer Prose litigants although not expected to be as skilled and knowledgeable as lawyers are nevertheless subject to all laws rules and regulations of a lawyer

Judges and their assistants are forbidden by law from giving any advice or help to unrepresented parties Judges and their assistants must remain entirely neutral and impartial Judges and their assistants also may not give unrepresented parties special treatment

177 What Judges and their assistants cannot do Neither the Judge nor the Judges assistant can give a pro se litigant legal advice practice tips or help in preparing court papers Most questions that ask how to do something cannot be answered by the Judges assistant or the Judge and should not be asked

178 Contact with the Judges office A prose party is authorized to contact the Judges office by telephone to set hearings on the courts schedule Personal visits to the office are discouraged because it disrupts the working routine in the office Judicial Assistants assist Judges It is not their job to advise or assist the parties with their cases In prose cases the office of Family Court Case Management may provide valuable assistance

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If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

17 COURTROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

All courtroom proceedings shall be conducted with dignity decorum courtesy and civility A courtroom is not the place for theatrics melodrama or any inflammatory conduct

17l Dress Appropriately Court business is very important People who do not dress or groom properly might give the wrong impression Their dress and appearance may show a lack of interest in the case or a lack ofrespect for the court Judges may ban persons not appropriately dressed

172 Speaking and talking A court proceeding is not a free-for-all where anyone parties and lawyers alike can say whatever they want whenever they feel like it

Parties may not talk unless they are directed by the Judge or a lawyer to speak and then they may speak only to the Judge or a lawyer A party must poundlt talk directly to the other party in court A party who is called as a witness must answer only the questions asked and may not volunteer information or make argument while testifying Judges may remove from the courtroom anyone including parties and lawyers who hinder the orderly conduct of business

173 Disruptive behavior While it is not unusual that parties may be upset when they come to court all parties are expected to keep their anger and behavior under control in the courthouse and everywhere else Interruptions sarcasm and insults will not be tolerated Do not start arguments with or threaten anyone

It is improper to make any kind of physical gesture or facial expression that shows sarcasm disbelief or disrespect

174 Bounds of Advocacy All counsel appearing before the court are expected to read and should adhere to the standards of professionalism set forth in the Bounds of Advocacy published by the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar copies of which may be obtained from The Florida Bar Childrens attendance in court proceedings shall be only as permitted by the applicable Family Law Rule which applies to lawyers and self-represented litigants alike

17S Appearing In Court without a lawyer A Pro Se litigant a party without a lawyer is not entitled to special treatment or privileges and must follow the same rules of procedure and ethical regulations that govern practicing lawyers

176 The court must treat a prose party the same way it treats a lawyer Prose litigants although not expected to be as skilled and knowledgeable as lawyers are nevertheless subject to all laws rules and regulations of a lawyer

Judges and their assistants are forbidden by law from giving any advice or help to unrepresented parties Judges and their assistants must remain entirely neutral and impartial Judges and their assistants also may not give unrepresented parties special treatment

177 What Judges and their assistants cannot do Neither the Judge nor the Judges assistant can give a pro se litigant legal advice practice tips or help in preparing court papers Most questions that ask how to do something cannot be answered by the Judges assistant or the Judge and should not be asked

178 Contact with the Judges office A prose party is authorized to contact the Judges office by telephone to set hearings on the courts schedule Personal visits to the office are discouraged because it disrupts the working routine in the office Judicial Assistants assist Judges It is not their job to advise or assist the parties with their cases In prose cases the office of Family Court Case Management may provide valuable assistance

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If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

If any party telephones the Judicial Assistant and persists in talking about unauthorized subjects after being warned Judicial Assistants are instructed to hang up the telephone All requests to speak to the Judge on the telephone or have a private conference will be refused If a party has a matter to be considered a motion and notice of hearing must be filed in the court file by delivery to the clerk of the court and a copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be sent to the other party or the other partys lawyer if the other party has a lawyer Letters should Q be written to the Judge All letters addressed to the Judgltgt-regardless of who they are from-are filed in the court file and copies must be sent to the parties The Judge can only consider motions filed in the court file copies of which have been delivered to all other parties in the action with a notice of hearing Judges can receive evidence about a case only at a hearing in the courtroom with all parties notified of the hearing

18 SANCTIONS

All parties and counsel must strictly comply with this order Failure of counsel or a party to fully and completely comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to cancellation of the trial date with costs assessed to the offending party the striking of pleadings the entry of default or dismissal of this action

19 This order supersedes the Twelfth Amended Standard Order Requiring Parties and Children to Attend an Educational Course

DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Ocala Marion County Florida on thisamp day of

June2016 ~

S SUE ROBBINS Circuit Judge Administrative Family Law Judge for Circuit 5 Marion County Administrative Judge

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY

Petitioner

vs Case No 42-________

Respondent

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR

STANDING FAMILY LAW COURT ORDER

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished for personal service to

on this

__ day of ________ 20_

Party or their attorney (ifrepresented) NameAddres-s----------- shy

City _______ State _Zip __ Fax ------------ shy

Signature of party signing certificate and pleading

Name ______________

Address

City _______State _Zip ____ Fax ------~-------

ATTACHMENT A

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

TIME SHARING GUIDELINES

The safety financial security and well-being of the children involved in this case are the Courts primary concerns Parents must follow the guidelines outlined below

It is the law except in certain limited circumstances that both parents will share parental responsibility for all minor children involved in this case The law requires parents to share the childrens time and to participate together in making all important decisions concerning the children The law expects parents to put aside their feelings and cooperate on all decisions involving the children Therefore parents must recognize the following

Children have the right to a loving open and continuing relationship with bo11 parents They have the right to express love affection and respect for one parent in the presence of the other parent The children have the right to have each parent respect their love for their other parent

Neither parent may alienate a childs affection for the other parent

Parents must separate any bad feelings for one another from their duties as parents Their duty is to share the childrens time and share in making parenting decisions Children must be free to draw their own conclusions about each parent without the prejudicial influences of the other parent

Children have the right to never hear a parent a relative or a friend of a parent run down or degrade the other parent

Children have the right to be free from guilt because their parents have decided to separate They are entitled to honest answers to questions about changes taking place in the family makeup

Parents should never be so preoccupied with their own problelllS that they fail to meet the childrens needs Separation of the parents usually has a worse impact on the children than on the parents a fact both parents should never forget middot

Each parent should openly honestly respectfully and regularly communicate with the other parent to avoid misunderstandings They should never argue about the children or anything else in front of the children

Parents should discuss all differences regarding their separation and financial issues between them and parenting decisions out of the presence of the children Both parents should always try to present a united front in handling any problems with the children

Generally children have the right to regular and continuing contact with both parents Parents should arrange all time sharing and exchanges together and not through the children A child-no matter what ag(--should never be the messenger between the parents

Time sharing plans should be kept and never cancelled unless absolutely necessary If plans change children should be given an explanation preferably in advance and by the parent causing the cancellation

Common courtesies (politeness promptness readiness calling to notify if one is going to be late etc) should always be observed when picking up and dropping off children These times can be stressful on children so it is imperative that parents always behave as responsible adults

Between periods of time sharing children should be encouraged to contact the absent parent by letter and phone frequently and continuously

ATTACHMENT B

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

Time sharing between parent and child and child support while they are emotionally connected are separate and distinct under the Jaw Accordingly a childs right of access to his or her parent is not contingent upon the payment of child support

A child should never be the delivery person for support payments

Unless expressly prohibited by prior court order both parents are entitled to participate in and attend all special activities in which their children are engaged such as religious activities school programs sporting events and other extracurricular activities and programs

ATTACHMENTB

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

PRETRIAL STATEMENT

The Pretrial Statement submitted to the court should contain the following information

THE MARRIAGE l Date and place of marriage 2 Date of separation 3 Attach any pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements between the parties

THE CHILDREN I Names and ages of the children involved 2 What time sharing arrangement has been in effect since separation and since filing of the petition

ifdifferent 3 The amount of child support proposed for the children 4 Whether or not the children are presently covered under any medical insurance

Policy and the monthly cost of such coverage 5 What if any special needs any of the children may have 6 A suggested time sharing schedule for each parent 7 A proposed parenting plan 8 The total monthly cost of any child care used on a regular basis 9 Itemized average expenses if any involved in maintaining a long distance relationship between

the children and both parents

ALIMONY l Amount of alimony ifany requested by each party 2 Nature of the alimony permanent rehabilitative lump sum etc ora combination

PERSONAL PROPERTY I A list of all personal property in controversy and the narne(s) on the title if any 2 Suggested disposition of said property 3 The value of each piece of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 4 Life insurance policies ifany and whether said policies are term or whole 5 List of any non-marital property Include fair market value of any equity in non-marital assets

REAL PROPERTY I A list of all real property in controversy Include the narne(s) on the title to the property 2 The value of each parcel of property showing any lien or obligation against said property and who

is obligated for payment 3 What interests right of claim or equitable interest each party claims in each parcel of property 4 Suggested disposition of the property

RETIREMENT PLANS J A list of all retirement plans pensions profit sharing annuity deferred compensation andor

insurance plans whether they are vested or non-vested and identify which party is the owner 2 The present value of the retirement plans or other benefits 3 What interest right claim or equitable interest each party claims in the property 4 Suggested disposition of the plan or benefit

DEBTS J A list of all unsecured debts and in whose name each debt was incurred 2 A list of all secured debts including the security for payment ofthe debt Identify the name(s) on

the debt and the name(s) on title to the security 3 Suggested disposition of the debts

ATIACHMENT C

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC

A ITORNEYS FEES AND COURT COSTS 1 The amount of attorneys fees and court costs sought by either party from the other (estimate to

conclusion of trial) 2 Identify all motions filed by the parties that requested attorneys fees andor costs for which the

Court reserved jurisdiction to determine

MISCELLANEOUS I List of admissions and stipulations to avoid unnecessary proof 2 List of pending motions 3 Request for judicial notice 4 Estimate oftime needed for trial (the parties will be expected to complete the trial within the time

allotted which the court will equitably allocate between the parties)

AITACH THE FOLLOWING TO THE PRETRIAL STATEMENT l A current fully executed Financial Affidavit 2 A current and comoleted Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 3 Certificate of Completion of an approved Parent Education and Stabilization Course 4 Copies of all photographs exhibits and documentary evidence which the party proposes to use at

trial 5 A witness list which provides all witnesses names with current mailing and physical addresses

and telephone numbers and a description ofthe general nature of each witnesss anticipated testimony

ATTACHMENTC